Area codes

[Nixy]

Go try right now to make a local call without dialing 905. I am curious cause I thought it was all 905...

 

[Jeslek]

Hm calls in 905 won't go through unless you dial the full 10 digit number. Interesting, I think they will finally impement that across NANP.

 

[Nixy]

*nods*

Ah, a Mac student knew something a Waterloo student didn't. The world is FINALLY making sense!

 

[Jeslek]

*nods*

Ah, a Mac student knew something a Waterloo student didn't. The world is FINALLY making sense!

Waterloo Warriors still ownz your puny Marauders.

 

[Nixy]

pfft! That's because WE spend time in class and actually learn stuff!

 

[Stop Laughing]

Damn phone company, we have to dial the area code and number, we have no choice.

 

[HomeLAN]

You never ever need to dial the full 10 digit number, provided it is not a long distance number within the same area code, and you are dialing the same area code.

For example, if you are 905-555-1212 and dial 905-555-9876, if it is long distance you HAVE to dial 1-905-555-9876. If it is local, it would be preferred if you dial 905-555-9876. But you CAN dial 555-9876 but only if it is not long distance.

Incorrect. Try that in Atlanta, and you get the dreaded 3 tones folowed by the "You're an idiot" message.

 

[Jeslek]

Yes yes I stand corrected, they are finally forcing users to do the correct thing.

 

[freako104]

yes. md has that. so you have to use ti to call.